Graduates
WILSON COLLEGE, Chambersburg — May graduates: Rena Banks, Huntingdon; Naomi Berthiaume, Altoona; Olivia Ewing, Tyrone; Elsa Heller, Huntingdon; Kelly Logue, Huntingdon; Shannon Spatz, Philipsburg.
WoodmenLife launches America250 video contest
Submissions accepted through Oct. 7 OMAHA, Neb. — Students across the country have a chance to win cash awards and national recognition for their schools through WoodmenLife’s “America Is… 250!” Video Contest. The contest is open now through Oc. 7 and encourages students in grades K-12 to submit an original 30- to 60-second video celebrating the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence and sharing what America means to them. Winners will be selected in two divisions, K-8 and 9-12, with a grand prize of $2,500, second place of $1,500, and third place of $1,000 ...
Maker Faire expands with free STEM Day for middle schoolers
Event set for Oct. 2 in State College STATE COLLEGE — Discovery Space is expanding the impact of Maker Faire Happy Valley by launching a dedicated STEM Day for Schools on Friday, Oct. 2, at the State College YMCA. In partnership with Kid Tech Inc., the event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will provide middle school students with an opportunity to explore hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics activities, meet professionals working in STEM fields and discover how creativity, curiosity and problem-solving can lead to exciting futures. Participation is ...
On campus
Kutztown athletes receive award KUTZTOWN –– The Division 2 Athletic Directors Association announced its 2025-26 Academic Honor Roll and Kutztown University was represented by 132 student-athletes, including Caleb Tryninewski of Hollidaysburg. For the seventh time in the past eight years, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference led the nation in D2 ADA Academic Achievement Awards. The Academic Achievement Awards, in its 19th year, recognizes the academic accomplishments of student-athletes at the Division II level in NCAA championship sponsored sports. For a student-athlete ...
Scholarship honors legacy of former C-K teacher
The Paul A. Bozella Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Alicia Musselman, a graduating senior at Claysburg-Kimmel High School. The $1,000 scholarship was presented in memory of Paul A. Bozella, a beloved teacher at Claysburg-Kimmel for 30 years. Alicia will attend Penn State Altoona this fall, where she plans to study animal science. Contributions can be made to the nonprofit Paul A. Bozella Memorial Scholarship Fund at 506 Central Ave., Cresson, PA 16630 or through First Commonwealth Bank. Please include your name and mailing address.
Cambria Heights Class of 1962 holds gathering
Members of the Cambria Heights High School Class of 1962 gathered for lunch and socialization at the Carrolltown Legion Park on Saturday, Aug. 22, to commemorate the 64th year since graduation. Attending were Bernie (Lieb) Dillon, Pat Dillon, Fred Berish, Bob Nagle, Etta (Lampenfeld) ...